Spring Lake Regional Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
LakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Spring Lake Regional Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Bufflehead among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

3/6/2026Lake Hennessey1 observed

Black-headed Grosbeak

Pheucticus melanocephalus

3/6/2026Howard Street, Santa Rosa US-CA (38.4488,-122.7142)1 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

3/6/2026West County Regional Trail - Ross Station Rd to Green Valley Rd2 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

3/4/2026Penry Park1 observed

Swamp Sparrow

Melospiza georgiana

3/2/202672 E Washington St, Petaluma US-CA 38.23583, -122.638171 observed

Gadwall (Common)

Mareca strepera

2/28/2026Shollenberger Park25 observed

Common Black x Red-shouldered Hawk (hybrid)

Buteogallus anthracinus x Buteo lineatus

2/27/2026Santa Rosa Creek Trail and Delta Pond (west of Willowside Rd)1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull (taimyrensis)

Larus fuscus

2/25/2026Shollenberger Park1 observed

Loggerhead Shrike

Lanius ludovicianus

2/25/2026185 Carmody Road, Petaluma, California, US (38.272, -122.843)1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle x Audubon's)

Setophaga coronata

2/23/2026Bloomfield (Town)1 observed

Lawrence's Goldfinch

Spinus lawrencei

2/23/202694954, Petaluma US-CA 38.24228, -122.510971 observed

Iceland Gull (thayeri/kumlieni)

Larus glaucoides

2/22/2026Shollenberger Park1 observed

American Herring x Glaucous Gull (hybrid)

Larus smithsonianus x hyperboreus

2/22/2026Shollenberger Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Pileated Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Canada Goose

463/3/2026

Mallard

33/3/2026

Bufflehead

23/3/2026

Killdeer

23/3/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

53/3/2026

Great Egret

13/3/2026

Hutton's Vireo

13/3/2026

American Crow

403/3/2026

Bewick's Wren

13/3/2026

American Robin

13/3/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

23/3/2026

Song Sparrow

23/3/2026

California Towhee

13/3/2026

Spotted Towhee

23/3/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

163/3/2026

Common Goldeneye

22/27/2026

Wild Turkey

42/27/2026

Mourning Dove

22/27/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

42/27/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Spring Lake Regional Park for birding?
The best months to visit Spring Lake Regional Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Spring Lake Regional Park?
Notable species at Spring Lake Regional Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, Bufflehead, Killdeer, Double-crested Cormorant. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Spring Lake Regional Park?
Birding at Spring Lake Regional Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Spring Lake Regional Park?
Spring Lake Regional Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.